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LA wildfires maps show evacuations, power outages, air quality

Wildfires are tearing through thousands of acres in Los Angeles County in California, as strong Santa Ana winds stoke the blazes.
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Airnow.gov is showing the air quality in southern California during the January 2025 fires.
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California power company CEO talks about cutting off electricity to prevent wildfires

Pedro Pizarro, the president and CEO of Edison International, says the company will be shutting off power to some California residents as a precaution amid red flag warnings.
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VIDEO: California power company CEO talks about cutting off electricity to prevent wildfires
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Disney, Beyoncé to help with LA wildfire relief efforts

SAG-AFTRA will provide $1 million in emergency relief while The Walt Disney Company is committing $15 million and Beyoncé announced a $2.5 million donation to those in the Altadena fire zone.
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VIDEO: Disney, Beyonce to help with LA wildfire relief efforts
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Extreme winds return to fire zone in Los Angeles

ABC News’ Ginger Zee has the latest on the extreme wind warnings in Southern California.
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VIDEO: Extreme winds return to fire zone in Los Angeles
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Authorities warn of looting and scams in wake of California wildfires

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is warning burglars, looters and scammers that they will be prosecuted if they take advantage of people who have been affected by the wildfires.
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VIDEO: Authorities warn of looting and scams in wake of California wildfires
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Firefighters continue to battle blazes in Southern California

Exhausted fire crews are trying to snuff out remaining hotspots as officials are bracing for Santa Ana wind gusts on Monday to reach 70 mph.
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VIDEO: Firefighters continue to battle blazes in Southern California
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Authorities search for the missing amid wildfires in Los Angeles

The search for the missing in Los Angeles is being hampered by severe conditions as the death toll from the fires climbs to 24.
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VIDEO: Authorities search for the missing amid wildfires in Los Angeles
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Scam artists are taking advantage of the Los Angeles wildfires, officials warn

As wildfires continue to blaze across Los Angeles County, authorities are sounding the alarm on another potential threat to the public: scams relating to the disaster.
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Aid items donated for fire victims are seen at the YMCA distribution center at Pasadena City College after residents fled from the Eaton Fire, one of six simultaneous blazes that have ripped across Los Angeles County, in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 11, 2025.
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California fires weather forecast: High winds could cause explosive fire growth

Higher humidity and lighter winds are forecast late in the week and into the weekend.
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Firefighters extinguish a fire as the Palisades Fire, one of several simultaneous blazes that have ripped across Los Angeles County, burns in Mandeville Canyon, a neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, Jan. 12, 2025.
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Dangerous Santa Ana winds are set to return to Southern California

After calm weather Sunday, wind speeds are forecast to pick up on Monday, making the battle to control the fires more difficult.
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VIDEO: Dangerous Santa Ana winds are set to return to Southern California
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Southern California fighters get reinforcements from Mexico and Canada

Dozens of firefighters from Mexico and Canada are in California to help the first responders from 10 states that are now on the front lines.
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VIDEO: Southern California fighters get reinforcements from Mexico and Canada
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Fire victims receive an outpouring of donations

Southern California's deadly fires have destroyed over 40,000 acres as of Sunday, but they have also brought out the best from good Samaritans.
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VIDEO: Fire victims receive an outpouring of donations
January 13, 2025 at 5:51 AM

What we know about those killed in the LA wildfires

Family members have begun to identify the Los Angeles residents who were killed in the wildfires sweeping through the area.
January 13, 2025 at 5:51 AM
A view shows a damaged school after residents fled from the Eaton Fire, one of six simultaneous blazes that have swept across Los Angeles County, in Altadena, Calif., on Jan. 11, 2025.
January 13, 2025 at 2:57 AM

ATF leads investigation into cause of deadly infernos in Los Angeles County

A task force that includes local, state and federal investigators is trying to determine how the wildfires started, with investigations into potential arson.
January 13, 2025 at 2:57 AM
VIDEO: ATF leads investigation into cause of deadly infernos in Los Angeles County
January 13, 2025 at 2:56 AM

Nearly 10 million under fire weather alerts

At least 16 people have been reported missing due to wildfires raging across Southern California as of Sunday, and authorities warned that the number is rising "hour by hour."
January 13, 2025 at 2:56 AM
VIDEO: Nearly 10 million under fire weather alerts
January 13, 2025 at 2:54 AM

Woman's childhood home in historic Black community destroyed in fire

Allyson Carlisle, whose childhood home in Altadena, California, burned down in the recent wildfires, describes her community as a multigenerational, historically Black "melting pot."
January 13, 2025 at 2:54 AM
VIDEO: Woman's childhood home in historic Black community destroyed in fire
January 13, 2025 at 2:47 AM

Veterinarian explains how to protect pets amid wildfires

A veterinarian shares some advice how to keep pets safe amid wildfire danger.
January 13, 2025 at 2:47 AM
A man was able to get his dog when evacuating during the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Jan. 7, 2025.
January 13, 2025 at 2:19 AM

California fires weather forecast: More than 8M people are in critical fire risk zone

More than 8 million people are in the critical fire risk zone.
January 13, 2025 at 2:19 AM
In this photo provide by Maxar Technologies, the Palisades Fire burns south of the Encino Reservoir, upper left, in Los Angeles, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025.
January 13, 2025 at 2:07 AM

Family fears 95-year-old grandmother died in Los Angeles fire: 'We just want to know'

Two granddaughters fear their elderly grandmother, Dalyce Curry, died in the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California.
January 13, 2025 at 2:07 AM
The sun is visible through smoke after the Eaton Fire tore through a neighborhood, while a pair of massive wildfires menacing Los Angeles from the east and west were still burning uncontained, in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 9, 2025.
January 13, 2025 at 2:07 AM

Here's how to help wildfire victims as California blazes explode in size

Strong Santa Ana winds are fueling multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from their homes.
January 13, 2025 at 2:07 AM
A person uses a garden hose in an effort to save a neighboring home from catching fire during the Eaton Fire, Jan. 8, 2025, in Altadena, California.
January 12, 2025 at 11:14 PM

Before and after: Walking tour of Pacific Palisades illustrates wildfire destruction

A photographer captured a sunny May 2024 day in LA's Pacific Palisades neighborhood. Eight months later, they walked the same route, illustrating the catastrophic damage caused by the Palisades Fire.
January 12, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Before and after: Walking tour of Pacific Palisades illustrates wildfire destruction
January 12, 2025 at 11:14 PM

Evacuations underway as wildfires devastate LA area

Thousands of firefighters are battling three active wildfires spread across the greater LA area.
January 12, 2025 at 11:14 PM
VIDEO: Evacuations underway as wildfires devastate LA area
January 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM

California wildfires can take a mental health toll on first responders

Founder of First Responders Resiliency, Inc. Susan Farren joins ABC News Live to discuss mental health in relation to the wildfires.
January 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM
VIDEO: California wildfires can take a mental health toll on first responders
January 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM

Miley Cyrus on losing her home in 2018, shares support for California fire victims

The singer shared a photo of the debris from her home from six years ago.
January 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Miley Cyrus attends the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., Jan. 05, 2025.
January 12, 2025 at 10:04 PM

Deon Cole evacuates home immediately following hospital visit

Deon Cole took to Instagram to share he was released from the hospital and then immediately evacuated his home.
January 12, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Deon Cole attends BET Media Group 2024 Emmy FYC House at NeueHouse Hollywood in Hollywood, Calif., June 06, 2024.
January 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM

A look at Trump's track record of disaster misinformation

As wildfires ravage southern California, President-elect Donald Trump has attacked Democratic officials, continuing a pattern of spreading misinformation amid disasters.
January 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Republican governors at Mar-a-Lago, Jan. 9, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla.
January 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM

Schiff says LA fires investigation is urgent, but putting out flames is more urgent

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell warned that Los Angeles is "still in such a dangerous situation" in an interview Sunday on ABC News' "This Week."
January 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell and Sen. Adam Schiff appear on "This Week," Jan. 12, 2025.
January 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM

How Los Angeles' Latino community is helping support fire victims

Thousands of firefighters are battling at least four sprawling wildfires spread around the Los Angeles area as of Sunday.
January 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Volunteers work to help victims affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles, Jan. 11, 2025.
January 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM

Hollywood stars share devastation from California fires

Hollywood stars are sharing the devastation caused by the California fires and sharing "prayers and strength" for those affected.
January 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Mandy Moore shows the fire devastation in Pacific Palisades in this video screengrab shared on her Instagram account.
January 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM

‘The heartbreak is just overwhelming’: Sen. Adam Schiff on LA wildfires

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on “This Week.”
January 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with Sen. Adam Schiff
January 12, 2025 at 5:43 PM

Wildfires in Los Angeles enter a sixth day of destruction

ABC News’ Matt Rivers reports on the latest in the Los Angeles wildfires on “This Week.”
January 12, 2025 at 5:43 PM
VIDEO: Wildfires in Los Angeles enter a sixth day of destruction
January 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM

California officials give update on LA wildfires

Thousands of firefighters are battling several blazes across Los Angeles County.
January 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
VIDEO: California officials give update on LA wildfires
January 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM

Incarcerated firefighters are helping fight LA wildfires

Chief Royal Ramey, co-founder of the Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program, joins ABC News Live to discuss incarcerated firefighters and the LA wildfires.
January 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
VIDEO: Incarcerated firefighters are helping fight LA wildfires
January 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM

‘We now have a year-round fire season’: FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on “This Week.”
January 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with Deanne Criswell
January 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM

Local landmarks lost and damaged by raging Los Angeles fires

As fires continue to burn through Southern California, some of the region's landmarks have been burned or destroyed by the blazes.
January 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
A Berkshire Hathaway office is left in smoldering ashes during the Palisade fire in the Palisade village area of the Pacific Palisades, a neighborhood of Los Angeles, Jan. 8, 2025.
January 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM

Santa Ana winds expected to ramp up as fire danger intensifies

A new order of evacuation was sent out Saturday night as a new round of Santa Ana winds is intensifying the fire danger and threatening more neighborhoods.
January 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Santa Ana winds expected to ramp up as fire danger intensifies
January 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM

Questions mount over response to fires and lack of water

As residents return to their neighborhoods to pick up the pieces, urgent questions mount over Los Angeles County’s response to the fires and the lack of water to fight them.
January 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Questions mount over response to fires and lack of water
January 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM

The California choir rising from the ashes

After the destruction of the Altadena Community Church from the Eaton Fire, the Pasadena Chorale continues to meet after being provided sanctuary by the Church of the Brethren in La Verne, California.
January 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The California choir rising from the ashes
January 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM

California lawmakers respond to devastating wildfires

California state Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez joins ABC News Live to discuss the state’s response to the fires.
January 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
VIDEO: California lawmakers respond to devastating wildfires
January 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM

LA wildfires are impacting wildlife and farms

Farmer Andy Lyall joins ABC News Live to discuss how the wildfires are impacting farmers.
January 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
VIDEO: LA wildfires are impacting wildlife and farms
January 12, 2025 at 4:55 AM

Southern California communities thank firefighters as wildfires continue

Communities in Southern California are coming together in the face of immeasurable tragedy, with donations of clothes and food pouring in for victims who lost practically everything.
January 12, 2025 at 4:55 AM
VIDEO: Southern California communities come together as wildfires continue
January 12, 2025 at 3:41 AM

Wildfire victims face insurance crisis

As wildfires sweep through California, the state is facing an insurance crisis that has already left thousands of Californians struggling to find and keep affordable homeowners' insurance.
January 12, 2025 at 3:41 AM
VIDEO: Wildfire victims face insurance crisis
January 12, 2025 at 2:16 AM

Evacuations expand in Los Angeles amid new wildfire threats

With fires still raging in Los Angeles, evacuations are expanding to the Brentwood and Encino neighborhoods. ABC News’ Matt Rivers reports.
January 12, 2025 at 2:16 AM
VIDEO: Evacuations expand in Los Angeles amid new wildfire threats
January 12, 2025 at 2:16 AM

New questions over response to raging fires

As fires scorch Los Angeles, ABC News’ Jaclyn Lee reports on concerns about the city’s response and readiness.
January 12, 2025 at 2:16 AM
VIDEO: New questions over response to raging fires
January 12, 2025 at 1:48 AM

LA nonprofit mobilizes support for community affected by Western wildfires

Amid displacement from the California wildfires, LA nonprofit "It's Bigger Than Us" is bringing people together. Tyrone Nance, the organization's leader, shares how they're uplifting the community.
January 12, 2025 at 1:48 AM
VIDEO: LA nonprofit mobilizes support for community affected by Western wildfires
January 12, 2025 at 1:46 AM

A look at the unrelenting wildfires that swept Los Angeles over first three days

David Muir reports on how residents and authorities responded during the first three days of the unrelenting fires that have torn across Los Angeles.
January 12, 2025 at 1:46 AM
VIDEO: A look at the unrelenting wildfires that swept Los Angeles over first three days
January 12, 2025 at 1:45 AM

How the perfect climate storm led to widespread fire devastation in California

Residents have never seen wildfires like the current ones burning in California, coming after severe drought, record winds and intense flooding.
January 12, 2025 at 1:45 AM
VIDEO: How the perfect climate storm led to widespread fire devastation in California
January 12, 2025 at 1:45 AM

The heroes fighting the Los Angeles fires

Thousands of firefighters battled at least five sprawling wildfires spread around the Los Angeles area.
January 12, 2025 at 1:45 AM
VIDEO: The heroes fighting the Los Angeles fires
January 12, 2025 at 1:45 AM

Families of Palisades wildfire face questions on how they can rebuild

Many families whose homes burned down in the Palisades fire faced an insurance crisis and questioned whether they can rebuild.
January 12, 2025 at 1:45 AM
VIDEO: Families of Palisades wildfire face questions on how they can rebuild
January 12, 2025 at 1:44 AM

How a random act of kindness sparked a huge relief effort for California fire victims

A pop-up donation site has drawn huge crowds near The Rose Bowl.
January 12, 2025 at 1:44 AM
VIDEO: How a random act of kindness sparked a huge relief effort for California fire victims